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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.86, 1,422.64 and 588.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.86, 1,422.64 and 588.81 is: 812.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.86 : 1,422.64 = 588.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.86/1,422.64 = 588.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.86x = 1,422.64 × 588.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.86x = 837,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,664.66/1,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.59

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